Brian S

9.1

Biodynamic, 80 year old vines. Red apple skin, lovely red fruit, lots of red cherry in mouth, red and blue flowers, black soil. — 6 months ago

Brandon Thiessen

9.0

Classic. Light but tight, could probably stand a number of years to find it’s prime. Raspberry, tart cherry. — 4 years ago

Stephanie Forbes

9.0

Had the 2019 vintage tonight with some fresh pasta and shrimp at our fav Italian place Delicious Cab with fruit forward flavor and a nice, easy finish. The legs were long and lush. So glad we were able to try this tonight- I would definitely recommend this as a regular bottle in the rotation! — 5 years ago

Elizabeth

9.4

Dry but fruity — 6 years ago

John Malcolm

10

Extraordinary. Inky, deep purple color. Intoxicating bouquet. Plums, blackberries, dark cherries, chocolate, and a hint of tobacco. Full mouth feel. Elegant. Complex. A finish with a hint of sweetness. Decant for at least 60 minutes - it’s worth the wait. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

If you want to impress a Somm with a bottle of wine, bring a Grand Cru Gamay. I hate using the term Beaujolais. It gives a lot of people the lesser impression of Beaujolais Nouveau which, equates to the impression left by Blue Nun in the 70’s/early 80’s and Yellow Tail in and around 2000.

This is one of my favorite producers of Gamay, a member of the “Gang of Four”; Lapierre, Thevenet, Foillard & Breton. There is a fifth honoree member to the “Gang of Four”, Yvon Metras, who I enjoy equally. If you want to finally appreciate this varietal, look for one of these producers from Morgan or Fleurie.

The nose reveals; dark cherries, blackberries, dark plum, stewed plum, baked strawberries, blueberry hues, spearmint, granitic minerals/soil, dark berry cola, thyme, rich forest floor, touch of cinnamon, very light caramel, dark chocolate, Indian spices, berry bubblegum, touch of band-aid, steeped fruit teas, limestone minerals, a whiff of black pepper, dark red, purple fresh flowers with shades of violets.

The body is full, rich and guides over the palate. It shows some tannins. The structure & tension are still big. The length and balance are at the beginnings of truly rounding into butterfly form. Still will benefit from 5 plus years in bottle. Bright red florals are far more pronounced on the palate. Ripe/bright; dark tart cherries, blackberries, dark plum, stewed plum, baked strawberries, half baked rhubarb with lovely blueberry hues, blood orange & dry raisins. Spearmint, tree sap, granitic minerals/soil pressed in to the palate, dark berry cola, orange peel, thyme, rich forest floor, touch of cinnamon, very light caramel, dark chocolate, Indian spices, berry bubblegum, touch of band-aid, steeped fruit teas, limestone minerals, hints of black pepper, dark red, purple fresh flowers with shades of violets. The acidity is like a warm summer rain shower. The long, rich, ripe, well balanced, elegant finish is nicely persistent for minutes.

12% ABV 👍

Photos of; Domaine Marcel Lapierre, Marcel Lapierre (may he RIP-2010), Marcel’s son and current Winemaker-Matheiu Lapierre and their Morgan Vineyard.
— 7 years ago

Cheryl Green

8.9

Funky! Hint of blue cheese on the nose and in the taste but still fruity. Interesting. Would have thought this to be an old world white — 9 months ago

with Marc

Gemma Duncan

9.0

Perfect with jambalaya — 4 years ago

Karen Larson

9.5

Smooth velvety, deep blackberry and smoke. #liquidheaven #thatsgoodshit — 5 years ago

with Craig

Daniel Taub

9.6

One word. Stunning. @Anthony Biagi — 6 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

Citrus. Muscaty. Broad, adequate acidity. — 7 years ago

with Grace and William

John Hagood

9.2

2016 at Dertien in Rotterdam on 1/13/2019 with Liz and Heleen. Strong for Besujolais. — 7 years ago

Lindsey Tramuta

9.4

Like butter. Smooth. Had at Usha and Claudio’s place — 7 years ago

with Cédric

Miyuki Yoshino

9.3

smooth aroma — 2 years ago

Kristin Cancellieri

9.0

Dried cherries, spicy herb and soft baking spice on the palate. Delicious with braised meats — 4 years ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.5

No formal notes, but such a joy...
Had it with wifey in plastic glasses, on the lawn, on a sunny day, on the right side of the street.
It was a magnum and we could not stop drinking it. I possess 2 more bottles that i should have no hurry to open, but....you know...it was such a success!!!😍😍🙏🙏
Super long after taste
Unique Burgundian expression — 4 years ago

Ann Kunes

9.0

Very good, a little sweeter than some. Very flavorful, fruit forward. Repeat — 7 years ago

Karen Larson

9.3

Jammy Jam jam reminds us of growing up with blueberry syrup with pancakes. Love it!❣️ — 7 years ago

with Craig and Bob

Jay Lane

8.9

Good, smooth, tasty — 7 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.4

After a wonderful day with the Winemaker, he convinced me that this was a pop and pour today. He was right!!!! Beautiful expression of a Cab Franc. @Anthony Biagi @Ian Fenwick - Hourglass Wine Co — 8 years ago